Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $ $51.09 ph (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Forbes, NSW
Hours per week: 24
Applications Close: 3 September 2025, 11:59pm
Registered Nurse – BreastScreen
Orange Health Service
About the role:
An opportunity exists for a Registered Nurse to assist in providing compassionate and evidence-based client centred care within BreastScreen Western NSW and Far West LHDs (BreastScreen Greater Western (BSNSWGW)). Ensuring the delivery of best outcomes in collaboration with BreastScreen CNC, clients/families/carers and the multidisciplinary team to achieve identified goals & outcomes.
Based in Orange, you will be working in a clinical capacity with Clinical Nurse Consultants. You will provide evidenced based, client centred care and counselling for clients undergoing screening and assessment within the BreastScreen NSW Greater Western (GW) service which operates within Western NSW and Far West LHDs. You will a part of an experienced clinical team, delivering exceptional care to women in Western NSW.
Travel to attend assessments clinics in Dubbo is an occasional aspect of the role. This role will require travel throughout the Western NSW and Far West LHDs, mainly Dubbo and Broken Hill and may involve overnight stays
At Breast Screen NSW, we aim to improve the survival rates of women with breast cancer by providing free screening mammograms to women aged 40-74 throughout the Western and Greater Western region of NSW. Women aged 75+ are also eligible to attend.
BreastScreen NSW is part of the national BreastScreen Australia program, which is jointly funded by the Commonwealth, and state and territory governments.
This service aims to detect breast cancer early, before it has a chance to spread. Early detection of cancer increases the treatment options available and improves the chance of survival.
BreastScreen Western NSW has four sites that are fixed which are Bathurst, Broken Hill, Dubbo and Orange. The mobile Screening van travels thought out West and Far west NSW to reduce the impact of travel for these rural and remote women.
To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description
A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.
To apply for this role:
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* Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
* Upload your current resume
* Answer the selection criteria
Role-related enquiries: Please contact Deon Adamson on or at for more information.
Additional information for applicants:
* Applicants should be aware that being female is a genuine occupational qualification for this position as described under Section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act, 1977 (NSW).
* All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
* This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future.
* Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant's needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
* Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
* Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
* To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
* For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD